South Africa vs India: Hanuma Vihari deserves to bat forward of Shreyas Iyer in abroad Test, says Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar feels Hanuma Vihari can be a better option than Shreyas Iyer in abroad Tests due to his expertise and monitor file for Team India in red-ball cricket. Hanuma Vihari averages simply over 32 in Test cricket for Team India (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSHanuma Vihari has performed 12 Tests to this point and scored 624 runs inlcuding 100 and 4 fiftiesVihari additionally has the expertise of enjoying Tests in Australia (6), England (1), New Zealand (2) and West Indies (2)Shreyas Iyer scored 202 runs, together with 100, in his debut Test collection towards New ZealandFormer India batting coach Sanjay Bangar needs Hanuma Vihari to play forward of Shreyas Iyer within the South Africa Test collection due to the “hard yards” he has put in. Vihari was omitted of the two-Test collection towards New Zealand at dwelling has been included within the squad for the tour of South Africa.

Iyer in the meantime, was in excellent type in his debut Test collection towards the Black Caps. He was the second highest run-scorer behind Mayank Agarwal with 202 runs together with 100 and fifty in his maiden Test.But Bangar nonetheless feels Vihari can be a better option in abroad Tests due to his monitor file up to now for Team India.”If the choice has to be between Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari, I would tilt towards Hanuma Vihari because of the kind of service he has done. He deserves that chance to bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer in an overseas Test match,” Bangar mentioned on Star Sports’ present Game Plan.Vihari performed 12 Tests to this point and scored 624 runs at a median of 32.84 with 100 and 4 fifties. The 28-year-old additionally has the expertise of enjoying Tests in Australia (6), England (1), New Zealand (2) and the West Indies (2), other than the one match he performed in India towards South Africa.”Look at Hanuma Vihari. He is somebody who has played the hard yards, who has got a hundred in West Indies, he saved a Test match for you in Sydney.”Whenever he was requested to open the innings, he did that. He performed on a single leg to avoid wasting a Test match and he received 100,” Bangar mentioned.Click right here for IndiaAs we speak.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.